1050 Calochortus argillosus - Southern Form (Mariposa) ----- Each: $ 6.00 The Southern form of this lovely Mariposa has strikingly marked flowers,white with a purple star on the inside, deep purple on the outside.

1053 Calochortus bruneaunis ----- Not available this yearA beautiful species from the Great Basin, where it endures extremelyharsh desert conditions, with cold, dry winters and hot summers.

1084 Calochortus clavatus var. pallidus (Mariposa) ----- Not available this yearThe petals of this variety are a luminous lemon yellow withoutthe petal markings of the other varieties.

1086 Calochortus concolor (Mariposa) --------Not available this yearA desert species that needs dry conditions with large deep yellow flowers.

1089 Calochortus dunnii (Mariposa) --- Not available this yearA very rare species from Southern California with small whiteflowers with a burgundy blotch at the base. Multiple flowers are held on branched stems. Needs dry conditions.

1090 Calochortus greenei (Mariposa) ------ Not available this yearFrom southern Oregon, with tulip-shaped flowers that are lavender with bandsof yellow and plum at the base.

1095 Calochortus gunnisonii (Mariposa) -------- Not available this yearFor the first time, Telos is offering this beautiful species from the RockyMountains. This is the purple form, with gold hairs and gold banding in the throat.Thoroughly hardy, tolerates summer water. Zone 5

1094 Calochortus howellii --- Not available this yearSomewhat similar in appearance to C. umpquaensis this lovely speciesfrom southern Oregon has large white flowers with brown hairs at the base.

1093 Calochortus invenustus (Mariposa) -- Not available this yearA difficult species from the dry mountains of southern California, withdazzling white petals that have a smoky lilac tinge to them.

1096 Calochortus kennedyi (Mariposa) -----SOLD OUTYes!! Finally, the most desirable Calochortus of all! It hasn't been easyto grow this desert species in a damp climate, but now Telos has a few bulbs available.Needs very dry conditions. (photo courtesy of Gary Monroe)

1097 Calochortus longebarbatus (Mariposa) ----SOLD OUTLavender flowers with long wispy hairs on the interior with a redcrescent at the base. An unusual Calochortus from the Modoc plateau.

1210 Calochortus macrocarpus -- Not available this yearNEW -- A widespread species that grows from southern Canada on down to Idaho, Montana and Oregon, where it grows in desert conditions, experiencing extreme heat and cold.

1221 Calochortus nitidus -- Each: Not available this yearNEW -- A very beautiful species with a limited range from southern Washington and Oregon. This rare species is a high altitude Calochortus and can tolerate some summer rain.

1270 Calochortus plummerae(Mariposa) ----- Not available this yearLarge pale lavender to rose flowers, the inner surface of the petals covered with long yellow hairs that are tipped black. Grows 12-30” tall.

1305 Calochortus simulans (Mariposa) ----- Each: $ 6.00This lovely Calochortus has extra large flowers that are pink to salmonon the outside and white inside. Very dramatic in color, it somewhat resemblesC. venustus in form.

1330 Calochortus syntrophus (Mariposa) ----- Not availableA recently described species from a very restricted area inShasta County, California, this lovely Calochortus has pristine whitepetals each with a ruby mark at the base. Grown from cultivated stock.

1350 Calochortus tolmiei - Titlow Hill Form (Cat’s Ears) ---- Not available this yearMany flowers of white with a deep purple center, on 6-8” stems. The innersurfaces of the petals are densely covered with hairs. Dainty and very charming.Zone 6.

1365 Calochortus sp. nova (Cat's Ears) ---- Not available this yearThis stunning Cat's Ears Calochortus appears to be an undescribed species, its characteristics not matching any of the members of thisgroup.

1370 Calochortus umbellatus(Star tulip) ---- Not available this yearProbably once ambundant, but rare now due to development in theSan Francisco Bay Area. The dainty lavender flowers are in an umbel.

1748 Caochortus venustus Color Mix C (Mariposa) ----- Each: $5.00NEW - This population of Calochortus venustus offers the most amazingmix of colors, from yellow to orange, copper to burgundy, with an occasional white.

1460 Calochortus venustus – Red Form ----- Each: $ 6.50 / 3 for $15.00This must be the most stunningly beautiful of all, with deep ruby red on the inner surface of the petals, silver on the outside. The huge flowershave a velvety sheen. Grow 15-30" tall.

1510 Calochortus weedii var. weedii (Mariposa) ----- Not available this yearLemon yellow petals covered with hairs on the inner surface. The base of eachhair has a maroon dot, giving it a polka-dotted appearance. The flowers aresquared-off bells on 16-24” stems.

1515 Calochortus weedii var. intermedius (Mariposa) ----- Each: $ 6.00Restricted to Orange County in California, this variety of C. weediihas fringed petals that are tinted red with red markings at the base.

1512 Calochortus weedii var. vestus (Mariposa) -----Not available this yearNEW -- From Santa Barbara County in southern California with yellowishflowers variably streaked and marked with purple and red, all covered with yellow hairs.

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Calochortus

A genus of spectacularly beautiful bulbs from the western U.S. and Mexico. The Western U.S. species listed here grow through the winter, bloom in spring, and go dormant in the summer (when they must be kept largely dry). These bulbs are not difficult to grow if their needs are met. Zone 5-10. SHIPS AUGUST-NOVEMBER

There are three main types of Calochortus :Mariposas -- Tall, graceful plants with large upward-facing, bowl-shaped flowers in a spectacular range of colors.Star Tulips and Cat's Ears -- These are small plants suitable for the rock garden, with petals that are either smooth (Star Tulips) or densely covered with silky hairs (Cat's Ears).Fairy Lanterns (or Globe Tulips) -- Pendant flowers, usually many to a stem, that are globe shaped.